The British History Podcast

428 – Tightening the Grip

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Sep 12, 2023
The podcast discusses the challenges faced by the Normans in maintaining control over England after the conquest, William the Conqueror's ambitions and setbacks in building his empire, the profound influence of the Norman conquest on English aristocratic culture, the impact of the conquest on language and communication, the mistreatment of English women by the Normans, and the effects of Norman colonization on English fashion, language, and culture.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
William's Ambitions and Challenges
02:36 • 12min
3
The Impact of the Norman Conquest
14:06 • 5min
4
Language Changes and Communication Shifts
18:42 • 6min
5
Brutal Rule and Mistreatment of English Women
24:28 • 5min
6
Tightening the Grip: Changes in Fashion, Language, and Culture under Norman Colonization
29:48 • 4min